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F857 SMK

1989 Yamaha XV1000

Black Petrol 981cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,054 mi
Last recorded6,054 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Yamaha XV100017,459 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF857 SMK
MakeYamaha
ModelXV1000
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine981cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2026 6,054 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 5,530 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 5,014 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 4,465 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 4,128 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 4,124 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha XV1000?

Based on 1,265 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

84.0%
Pass Rate
299
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 14
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 14
Direction indicator not working 7
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 6
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 6
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F857 SMK is a 1989 Yamaha XV1000 in Black with a 981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Yamaha XV1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 17,459 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XV1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 14 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F857 SMK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XV1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 37 years old, this Yamaha XV1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F857 SMK registered?

F857 SMK is a 1989 Yamaha XV1000, first registered on 17 March 1989.

Is F857 SMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F857 SMK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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